ik 360 for February 2016 b

ik 360

Pffffftsst!

I

have a

sense of humor

for last I saved;

“raspberry”

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_(color)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowing_a_raspberry

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_year

See heading #9 Folk Traditions for Leap Year Day the last item: In the United States,

February 29 is often referred to as "Sadie Hawkins Day" signifying a gender role reversal,

such as a day when a woman proposes marriage to a man.

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/12/sadie-hawkins-dance-named/  

Happy February 29th Everyone

(OK so Sadie Hawkin’s day was at one point fictitious -

weren’t most holidays man made?)

Inspired by: Throw a holiday party.

From: Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer

8,879 ways to give yourself and others

good fortune right now.

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Karma is cause and effect. Dharma means cosmic law.

Yoga is enlightenment through movement and Tao is the

practice of acting in harmony with the fundamental essence

of everything you encounter.

Note: My haiku (or other forms) are my interpretations

or of how I might put the inspirational sentence

into practice, for me.  Also, I am going in my own order.

ik 359 for February 2016 b

ik 359

Burgundy or Chardonnay?

Drink

yes, water -

wine; in moderation

of course: red or

white

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Burgundy is a shade of reddish brown associated with the Burgundy wine of the same name, which in

turn is named after the Burgundy region of France which in turn is named after the ancient Burgundians,

a Germanic tribe. The color burgundy is similar to other shades of dark red such as maroon,  cordovan,

and oxblood, but differs from each of these in subtle ways. For example, cordovan with its origin in equine

leather used for shoes has a slightly fairer, lighter brown color whilst oxblood, typically used in description

of clothing, in particular leather,has both a much richer red and a little more blue.

The first recorded use of "burgundy" as a color name in English was in 1881.

"Burgundies"—are dry red wines made from Pinot noir grapes

and white wines made from Chardonnay grapes.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-wine

Inspired by: Eat just a little less.

From: Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer

8,879 ways to give yourself and others

good fortune right now.

*

Karma is cause and effect. Dharma means cosmic law.

Yoga is enlightenment through movement and Tao is the

practice of acting in harmony with the fundamental essence

of everything you encounter.

Note: My haiku (or other forms) are my interpretations

or of how I might put the inspirational sentence

into practice, for me.  Also, I am going in my own order.

ik 358 for February 2016 b

ik 358

Dyed Cotton

a

favorite

man size

overshirt I wear is

oxblood

oxblood

deeply comforting, dispelling chill

keeps me warm

when it’s

cold

©JP/dh

The first use of the term oxblood as a color name in the English language dates back

to 1695–1705. ...The ox blood was used as a pigment to dye fabric, leather and paint.

...commonly described as a dark red with purple and brown undertones....It is sometimes

called "cordovan" although this term more properly refers to a particular type of horse leather.

The first recorded use of cordovan as a color name in English was in 1925.

Inspired by: wear a warm afghan instead of turning up the heat.

From: Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer

8,879 ways to give yourself and others

good fortune right now.

*

Karma is cause and effect. Dharma means cosmic law.

Yoga is enlightenment through movement and Tao is the

practice of acting in harmony with the fundamental essence

of everything you encounter.

Note: My haiku (or other forms) are my interpretations

or of how I might put the inspirational sentence

into practice, for me.  Also, I am going in my own order.

ik 357 for February 2016 b

ik 357

Russet Reminders

admire the autumn

auburn; those leaves tell-tailing

summer's shorter days

©JP/dh

Word Origin and History for auburn,n: early 15c., from Old French auborne, from Medieval Latin alburnus "off-white, whitish," from Latin albus "white" (see alb ). It came to English meaning "yellowish-white, flaxen," but shifted 16c. to "reddish-brown"under influence of Middle English brun "brown," which also changed the  spelling.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auburn_hair Auburn encompasses the color maroon, but so too do chestnut and burgundy. In contrast with the two, auburn is more red in color, while chestnut is more brown, and burgundy is more purple; chestnut hair is also often referred to as "chestnut-brown".

Inspired by: Learn more about the English language.

From: Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer

8,879 ways to give yourself and others

good fortune right now.

*

Karma is cause and effect. Dharma means cosmic law.

Yoga is enlightenment through movement and Tao is the

practice of acting in harmony with the fundamental essence

of everything you encounter.

Note: My haiku (or other forms) are my interpretations

or of how I might put the inspirational sentence

into practice, for me.  Also, I am going in my own order.

ik 356 for February 2016 b

ik 356

Volcanic Nature

gained

growth strength

and a newly

constructed constitution after emotional

explosions

explosions

of insight, knowledge, hope

and even joy

can be

gained

©JP/dh

Lava is a color that is a shade of red. It is named after the color of volcanic lava.

lava: noun 2. the rock formed when this solidifies, occurring in many varieties

differing greatly in structure and constitution.

Inspired by: Do not be afraid to get older.

From: Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer

8,879 ways to give yourself and others

good fortune right now.

*

Karma is cause and effect. Dharma means cosmic law.

Yoga is enlightenment through movement and Tao is the

practice of acting in harmony with the fundamental essence

of everything you encounter.

Note: My haiku (or other forms) are my interpretations

or of how I might put the inspirational sentence

into practice, for me.  Also, I am going in my own order.

ik 355 for February 2016 b

ik 355

Flush?

heat

in the

face rises - blood

courage, passion and sin;

scarlet

scarlet

flower, foretells the weather,

emotional storms though

may be

different

©JP/dh

...scarlet and other bright shades of red are the colors most associated with courage, force, passion, heat, and joy..[and] also often associated with immorality and sin.

... An early recorded use of scarlet as a color name in the English language dates to 1250.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagallis_arvensis = scarlet pimpernel

or poor man’s weather glass, from its habit of closing its flowers in dull weather.

Inspired by: Don’t get upset, anxious or angry

about things over which you have no control.

From: Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer

8,879 ways to give yourself and others

good fortune right now.

*

Karma is cause and effect. Dharma means cosmic law.

Yoga is enlightenment through movement and Tao is the

practice of acting in harmony with the fundamental essence

of everything you encounter.

Note: My haiku (or other forms) are my interpretations

or of how I might put the inspirational sentence

into practice, for me.  Also, I am going in my own order.

ik 354 for February 2016 b

ik 354

Terracotta

(Elfje/ haiku sandwich)

evolving

from a

cold northern winter,

slowly the earth gains

color

will we just complain

about being baked ourselves

when the sun returns

color

of garden pots to

fill with dirt

and new

life

©JP/dh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/terra-cotta?s=t

Inspired by: When cabin fever sets in,

go somewhere for a change of scene..

From: Instant Karma by Barbara Ann Kipfer

8,879 ways to give yourself and others

good fortune right now.

*

Karma is cause and effect. Dharma means cosmic law.

Yoga is enlightenment through movement and Tao is the

practice of acting in harmony with the fundamental essence

of everything you encounter.

Note: My haiku (or other forms) are my interpretations

or of how I might put the inspirational sentence

into practice, for me.  Also, I am going in my own order.